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What Is The Success Rate Of Sagittal Craniosynostosis Surgery?

What is the success rate of Sagittal Craniosynostosis surgery (done on my son aged 5 months). He is now 3 and has an elongated head and visible ridge on his forehead from the bones they replaced on his frontal bone. He also has a long narrow face. Is this normal and is it likely to get worse or cause problems in the future (not just cosmetically but also in terms of cranial pressure and behavioural issues)
Tue, 19 Apr 2016
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Hi,
I am Dr.Bruno and Let me answer your query.

I understand that your kid had suffered from Dolichocephaly and has undergone surgery for that

Dolichocephaly can be of two types
1. There is only Dolichocephaly
2. Dolichocephaly is associated with few other anomalies and is a part of a "syndrome"

The Prognosis in the former cases (only dolichocephaly and no other anomalies) is good following surgery at 5 months

In the latter cases, where Dolichocephaly is associated with few other anomalies, the kid may need few more surgeries

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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What Is The Success Rate Of Sagittal Craniosynostosis Surgery?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno and Let me answer your query. I understand that your kid had suffered from Dolichocephaly and has undergone surgery for that Dolichocephaly can be of two types 1. There is only Dolichocephaly 2. Dolichocephaly is associated with few other anomalies and is a part of a syndrome The Prognosis in the former cases (only dolichocephaly and no other anomalies) is good following surgery at 5 months In the latter cases, where Dolichocephaly is associated with few other anomalies, the kid may need few more surgeries If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.